Expression of Mmp14 in mouse tooth

matrix metalloproteinase 14; MT1-MMP; membrane type matrix metalloproteinase

Species: mouse
Location in mouse genome: chromosome 14, 45522323 - 45531955 (UCSC, assembly October 2003)
Tooth: lower molar
Method: in situ hybridization (radioactive), probe:


Bud stage
Expression: dental epithelium, dental mesenchyme
No expression: oral epithelium

Cap stage
Expression: outer enamel epithelium, inner enamel epithelium, enamel knot, stellate reticulum, dental papilla, dental sac
No expression: oral epithelium

Bell stage
Expression: outer enamel epithelium, inner enamel epithelium, stratum intermedia, dental papilla, dental sac
No expression: oral epithelium, stellate reticulum

Late bell (differentiation) stage
Expression: preameloblasts, preodontoblasts
No expression: stratum intermedia, stellate reticulum, dental papilla, dental sac


Source references:
Yoshiba,N., Yoshiba,K., Stoetzel,C., Perrin-Schmitt,F., Cam,Y., Ruch,J.V., and, Lesot,H. (2003) Developmental Dynamics 228(1):105-112

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Data last edited 11.12.2003 by M.K., page last created 10.12.2004 by P.N.